MICHAELYN PARKS
Potosi,MO
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental Assistant
Great Mines Health Center
Potosi, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects
Dental Assistant
Centurion Health
Bonne Terre, USA
09.2020 - 08.2024
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects
Dental Assistant
Great Mines Health Center
Potosi
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Education
Dental Assistant
Missouri College
St. Louis, MO 08.2014 - 07.2015
Valley R-6
Caledonia, MOSkills
- Patient record management
- Digital X-ray processing
- Dental chairside assistance
- Infection control compliance
- Dental material preparation
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Office organization
- Taking X-rays
- Treatment room breakdown
- Patient schedule management
- Dental staff support
- X-ray processing
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Team collaboration abilities
- Insurance billing
- Proficient in Eaglesoft
- Office management
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Great Mines Health Center
08.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Centurion Health
09.2020 - 08.2024
Dental Assistant
Great Mines Health Center
08.2019 - 09.2020
Dental Assistant
Missouri College
08.2014 - 07.2015
Valley R-6